I guess that will pique interest….
In no way, shape, or form, am I questioning the hockey skills of Pittsburgh’s #87. He is a great player, with the world ahead of him. He is exactly the hype that he was provided at the tender age of 13, and nearly 20, he received the most votes for the All-Star game next week in Dallas. In addition, he is currently leading the scoring race, a few points ahead of Washington’s wonderkind, Alex Ovechkin.
He is regarded in a similar vein, to a certain young man that came onto the scene over a quarter of a century ago, called Gretzky. In this age of commercialization and media overload, Monsieur Crosby is a hit with many commercials shown all over Canada, and in a few US markets.
He has the hockey world getting ready to throw the world on his shoulders. He is the real ‘next one’; a name that was supposed to be reserved for Eric Lindros over a decade and a half ago.
But to this reporter, I see a different person than the one that most 
Canadians image. Actually, I see this, because I took off the rose colored glasses..
I see, is a ‘boy’ that has been coddled and given the impression that he can do whatever he wants, and can dish out at anyone without incident. However, when someone retaliates on him, he drops down to the ground like an Acme Anvil on Wile Coyote, and boom.
When the Great One was coming up, players went at him the same way, however, Gretzky was not that kind of player, and did not retaliate. He had a Dave Semenko, or Marty McSorely to do that for him. And that was fine. Lemieux was able to handle himself, and in many instances, he did just that.
However, in the case of the crying weasel, known as Sid the Kid, he just shoves, slashes and does what he wants, and when he gets his just desserts in return, he cries, wines, and acts like a child. In the case of Jason Blake, although I do not condone what he did, I am glad that he gave the wining brat a little taste of his own medicine. He wants rules HIS way, but please overlook it when I do the damage!
And to make matters worse, is that his coach Michel “I am no longer a Francophone and want to be called Michael” Thierrien, totally lifts him up to a higher level, and coddles the living CRAP out of him. Hey Coach, give him the birds and bees talk, please!!!! He needs to know that he (Crosby) has to be accountable for his actions.
You know that somewhere, sometime, someone is really going to clock him for being a little ‘pr!ck’, and they are going to be justified to the hilt. The NHL is always a little over-protective of their stars, and unfortunately, the NHL needs a little slash to the groin once in a while too.
Well done Jason — with the increase in your salary next season, that fine will be chump change.
 I am glad that people are finally standing up to this young twerp. He has to be shown that if wants to act like a child in a man’s game, that he will get smacked around like a little girl. Pad up more of your uniform Sid, or Sydney!!!
Wow – that felt good….
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This post was written by Gary Harding on January 19, 2007
Let’s hope that some of the guys out there start drop the hammer a bit more often on this kid. I think the thing that is not helping is this “kinder, gentler” NHL the league is trying to establish. I’m sorry, but I hate guys who are little cry babies when someone houses them at center ice or takes them hard into the boards. I don’t care who you are. I think it was Darius Kasparites who made the simple observation that “hockey ain’t no baby sport”. I wish the NHL would not forget that.
Personally, I can’t WAIT to see what the media does with this little episode at the all star game. Will there be musings over a reconciliation? or fisticuffs in the parking lot? Oh Please! The posterboy of the NEW NHL is a brat. Notice he didn’t tell WITT he was “F***ing Dead!” three times after HE knocked him on his butt. No no… but he can threaten the little guy.
Grrrrrr….
You guys have absolutely no clue of the garbage he had to endure every single night for two years in the Quebec League. It’s a miracle he came out of it relatively unscathed. He’s always been known as a player who plays on the edge physically (goes from being shadowed night after night from age 10) and over the edge mentally.
Of course, if he was wearing blue and orange, he’d be just perfect, right?!?
Rich – it is all documented. And I know of your affinity for the league up there, and I respect it. However, I am not the only one that is remarking about his attitude. I have heard about it from people in Pittsburgh (fans) that have already says he has been buttered so much that he can be shoved in a very tight hole and wont get stuck.
I have also heard some ‘off the record’ commentary that not only backs it up – but say that he is nothing but elitist garbage that likes to dish it out, but when it is retributed, that he wimpers like a child.
I take nothing away from his ability. He is gifted. But you never saw Bossy complain moan and groan. Gretzky either. When it happens to Ovechkin, he doesnt wine, he plays the game.
We can agree to disagree Rich… Thanks for the thoughts!
haha just because he is the biggest stud ecer your going to rip on him like that? i bet if you did more research on some of the players in the NHL they are exactly the same way.
Steve – Never said he wasnt a good player… He is just a big whiner…. But when no one is looking he slashes and cheap shots like a six year old not getting his cookie.
With the exception of Gretzky, who had his posse take care of things for him, all the stars have the same attitude.
Just my thoughts.
the difference between gretzky n crosby is that gretzky’s team mates backed him up, he didnt have to retaliate because his players did it for him. crosby has been on his own. players go after him cuz he’s one of the best if not the best player in the nhl. he has to stick up for himself. im sure many players whine, you only hear it about him because hes what everyone talks about. crosby has many talents and many things going for him. he has to stick up for himself.
i believe that you should as steve said, research other famous and above average NHL players and you will find other whiners, actually just take a look at most of todays athletes. Daniel Briere was a whiner and i don’t see you complaining about him. Due to all the fuss over suspicion of intended injuries and money the NHL is not the only sport where this is happening; maybe if you were paying attention to other sports and your own team instead of ripping on other teams and their players you’d know. Maybe a womens advice will help in this situation, and it’s not just coming from a women who looks at the players I aknowledge their talent, skills, and attitudes as well.
Kassie – i have no doubt im ny mind that Sidney is a great player…
Remember – this was written at the all-star break last season…
He WAS whining, as young elite players do. Others in his mold did exactly the same thing when they were young…. I am not signling him out… That is just a young player that is coddled all the time.
I like his skills, and every team wished they had him… Briere was NO WHERE NEAR the star power both on the ice, and marketing wise that 87 possessed.
They used to called 99 whine gretzky, and he said that corners were for waiting for buses. Crosby is more physical than gretzky and takes a lot more.
If this was basketball crosby would be the most polite guy in the league.
People bashing him dont know hockey and sould sit down
Steve – this message was created a year ago…
I am not bashing his abilities. But maybe he should look at someone like Mike Bossy. He got beat up night after night, and just kept coming back for more. He was class.
I have no problem with 87 ’s abilities… All he should it shut it and play the game. Perhaps then, he may get more respect.
A year later, I respect him a little more, but his whining at the time sounded like he is an immature little kid.
i know this was posted more than 1 1/2 years ago, but Pittsburgh fans are glad to see Crosby mature as a player at the age of 21 (at least I am). no longer is he whining and crying about a check or a sleu-foot (is that how it’s spelled?). instead, he gets up and goes to the bench, waiting for his next shift. he also gets in some of the skirmishes whenever his teammates are getting pushed around (not nearly at the level of Eric Godard or other bruisers, but definitely more than he used to). sometimes he talks to the officials because of a bad call (it happens with every team) but he doesn’t cry about it anymore. instead he asks for an explanation, even if he is frustrated, and he goes back to the bench and waits for another shift. he’s definitely shown improvement this season as a more mature hockey player, and just in time for another attempt at a possible playoff berth.
crosby whines and runs his mouth like a coward I hope he gets knocked around like he did in the championship where he stumbled to get up and didnt play the puck the rest of the game!!!